With a view to increase the awareness about sensory qualities of dairy products and sharpen the knowledge of dairy and food technocrats of the nation, SMC college of Dairy Science, Anand Agricultural University, Anand organizes   “National Dairy Products Judging Contest” and  “National Dairy & Food Quiz Contest” every year.

11^th National Dairy Products’ Judging contest

SMC College of Dairy science and its Alumni Association, Anand Agricultural University, Anand jointly hosted the 11^th National Dairy Products’ Judging contest on 6^th October, 2014. Sensory attributes being the foremost parameter for consumer acceptance of any food product, this unique event has gained tremendous momentum since its inception in 2002. There were total 26 participant teams from dairy industries and academic institutions from all over India. Three products namely milk, dahi and ghee with different sensory characteristics were offered for judging. Amongst the participants from industries National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Anand secured first prize while Sumul Dairy, Surat and Dudhsagar dairy, Mehsana were awarded second and third prize respectively.  Among the from academic institutions, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal gor first prize, while MIDFT, Mehsana stood second and College of Dairy Technology, Raipur came third. Mr. Utkal Y. Dave who represented Sumul dairy, Surat and Ms. Nisha Chaudhary, from MIDFT Mehsana were awarded first prize as individual winners.

Dr. J. B. Prajapati, I/C Principal & Dean and President of Alumni Association, welcomed all the guests at the prize distribution ceremony. Shri. Pankajbhai Shah, Managing Director, Baroda dairy, the Guest of honour of the function, highlighted the relevance of events like judging, food labelling and new product development contests in the present scenario where food product are screened by stringent rules and standards. Dr. K. Ratnam, Managing Director, Amul Dairy Anand was the chief guest of the function. In his address he said that such events provides platform for acquiring enormous knowledge and urged the participants to disseminate the knowledge they have gained. He also stressed the importance of judging and expressed his view on central judging facilities for branded products so as to cope up with new laws and market demands. Dr. N. C. Patel, Vice Chancellor, Anand Agricultural University, Anand in his presidential address congratulated the winners and organizers and emphasized the significance of clean milk production and requisite for labelling norms for local products. He also urged to bring-in new products developed for acceptability testing by different teams. Dr HG Patel, Secretary, Alumni Association proposed vote of thanks.

7^th National Dairy and Food Quiz Contest at Milk City, Anand.

The seventh National Dairy and Food Quiz contest was organized by SMC College of Dairy Science and its Alumni Association, Anand Agricultural University, Anand on 7^th October, 2014. The present scenario demands the technocrats to sharpen their technical skills and to apprise with the latest research innovation and techniques. Twenty four teams from various academic institutions of India and different dairy plants from Gujarat took part in the contest. National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal secured first prize, while SMC College of Dairy Science, Anand and Vidya Dairy, Anand were awarded second and third prize respectively. The consolation prize was given to National Dairy Development Board, Anand.

At the prize distribution ceremony, Dr J.B. Prajapati, I/C Principal and Dean of the college welcomed all dignitaries. Shri Harshad Joshi, Dy. Director Maahi Milk Producers Co. Ltd., Rajkot was the chief guest of the event advised the students to work hard and upgrade their knowledge for a bright career.  He also congratulated the college for its excellent academic performance.  Dr. K. B. Kathiria, Director of Research and Dean P.G. Studies, AAU, Anand was the guest of honour of the function and expressed that such contests helps to prepare students for competitive exams. Dr. N. C. Patel, Vice Chancellor, AAU, Anand in his presidential address indicated that such events help the students to update their knowledge and also stressed on the need to educate the dairy farmers. He conveyed that ‘Involvement in work with dedication in right direction is the secret of success’. Dr. Atanu Jana, organizing secretary proposed vote of thanks.

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Winners receiving prize from Honerable VC